house construction

Leaves are something that most people want to get rid of in the Fall. But we have been welcoming dozens of trailer loads of leaves over the past several weeks from several neighbours’ properties. The neighbours (and contractors working for … Continued

When one asks for advice, it seems wise to report back on the eventual decision. We had a lot of fun a few weeks ago with all the comments received in response to our request for advice on the colour … Continued

We interrupt this less than cheerful series (animals to slaughter, drought, lyme disease), to ask for your advice on a very important matter. For updates on the issues of the last two blogs, please see below. In the meantime, our … Continued

In order to finish off several rooms, we decided to purchase some Ikea furniture. In fact, we arrived home with the back of the pick up truck full of those big, heavy boxes. It appeared to be a daunting task … Continued

The house is still not quite finished. A few details remain on the inside (including the window and door trim painting that we need to do!) and the exterior siding needs more to be done. Work on the siding stopped in … Continued

Energy is expensive here in Ontario! Electricity costs a lot more than in BC and we can’t get natural gas out in the country. Both our furnace and hot water tank are powered by propane. In an attempt to keep our bills lower … Continued

Despite more work needing to be done, we moved into the house this weekend. The electricians still need to hang lights, the external siding is only partially done, the top soil needs to be spread, the driveway levelled and gravelled and … Continued

This has been a very busy week in the house. With our occupancy scheduled for November 27, a week from today, the trades and other workers have been scrambling. Yesterday, four trades and several other workers were all over the house … Continued

We are now just 3 weeks from the completion date on the contract for our house. People who are experienced with such things are surprised that the builder says that we will be able to move in on time. But he seems … Continued

We have told our builder right from the beginning that we are fairly experienced painters and wanted to do the interior painting of our house rather than pay a contractor to do it. Last week he informed us that this would … Continued